He’s facing a top charge of felony predatory sexual assault against a child, along with felony sexual conduct against a child under age 13, sexual conduct against a child and endangering the welfare of a child. [Maraj] could get 15 years to life on the top charge alone.

Maraj is being represented by attorneysBenjamin BrafmanandAndrea Zellan. He along with his mother appeared in the sex crimes division of Nassau County Court on April 4. Jelani pled not guilty and was released for a second time on $100K bond.